Recent Blog Posts
Hit And Run Accidents Up By More Than 17 Percent In 2021
Hit and run accidents occur in Florida a lot more than most people realize. In fact, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates that these kinds of accidents are on the rise, with the total number of hit and run crashes occurring in Florida increasing by more than 17 percent… Read More »
Preserving Evidence After A Car Accident
After a car accident, the parties involved will likely file insurance claims with their own providers in an effort to recover compensation for accident-related losses. If, however, these policies are exceeded, then the insurers may attempt to seek compensation from the driver who caused the accident. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done,… Read More »
Reaching A Settlement After An Uber Accident
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are popular in Florida, where riders benefit from the convenience and affordability that these companies offer. Rideshare services also, however, pose some serious risks for users, who could end up injured in a car accident. Although rideshare service providers are typically insured, recovering compensation via a settlement award… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents In Intersections
Motorcycle accidents that occur at intersections can happen for a variety of reasons, but most are the result of driver error, like running a red light, not paying attention, or violating another traffic law. Intersection accidents should always be taken seriously, as they can result in significant property damage and serious injuries, but those… Read More »
Florida Is One Of The Most Dangerous States For Pedestrians
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently published a report, in which it noted that, alarmingly, accident-related pedestrian fatalities have gone up significantly across the country in the last two years. For instance, in only the first six months of 2021, an estimated 3,441 pedestrians lost their lives in collisions with motor vehicles, a… Read More »
What Is Florida’s Serious Injury Threshold?
If you were hurt in a car accident and have moved forward with filing a lawsuit, you will probably hear a lot of legal language with which you aren’t familiar. You have likely heard, for instance, of the “serious injury threshold,” which is a standard that Florida uses to determine whether a claimant’s injury… Read More »
The Busiest Florida Interstates For Commercial Trucks
Most of us have grown accustomed to sharing the road with large commercial vehicles. However, in Florida there are certain interstates where seeing a large truck is especially common. Unfortunately, accidents also tend to occur more often on these roads, not only because of the higher number of trucks, but because of the high… Read More »
How Can A Lawyer Help With My Car Accident Claim?
A car accident can turn a person’s life upside down in just a matter of seconds. Depending on the seriousness of the crash and the types of injuries sustained, a motorist could find him or herself unable to work, in need of ongoing medical treatment, and forced to give up the activities that he… Read More »
Traffic Fatalities Reached A 16-Year High In 2021
Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released an early estimate of traffic fatalities for 2021. According to the report, an estimated 42,915 people died in car accidents last year, a number that represents an almost eleven percent increase from 2020. This projection is the highest number of fatalities reported by the NHTSA… Read More »
Florida Motorcycle Laws You Should Know
While the weather in Florida is nice almost all year long, the summertime tends to be especially lovely, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that more people, especially motorcyclists, find themselves on the road during these months. Unfortunately, an increase in the number of people on the roads also comes with a higher… Read More »